As 2023 begins, South Florida’s wintertime Caribbean cruise season is in full swing. Two of the world’s top cruise ports, PortMiami and Port Everglades, are welcoming new ships and new itineraries. For example, the new Celebrity Beyond is sailing from …
Throughout our 10-day, Antarctica cruise on Silversea Cruises‘ expeditionary Silver Endeavour, penguins appeared here, there and everywhere! Just as travelers head to the Arctic region hoping to see polar bears and reindeer, they venture to Antarctica for penguins. Yes, one …
Professional travel advisor Lee Alvarez, a 16-year Pavlus Travel veteran, is shown at Versailles near Paris, one of her favorite destinations. When travelers who’ve returned from a premium/luxury tour or cruise can’t wait to tell their professional travel advisor. Lee …
As the world “opens up” to exotic travel once again, many upscale cruise lines are heading back to Asia. Among them is ultra-luxury Seabourn. If you’re interested in luxurious Asian cruises, check out The Meandering Traveler’s top three picks for …
From the Desk of Craig Pavlus, founder and chairman, Pavlus Travel As I ambled along the Grand Plaza of the new 3,260-passenger Celebrity Beyond last month, I immediately noticed that this gathering space was slightly different than on Celebrity Cruises’ …
Do you enjoy listening to live classical music performances or, alternatively, whipping up savory new dishes in a cooking class? Are you passionate about wine tasting, maritime heritage or other specialized activities? Fortunately, you can easily customize your vacation by …
Ah, yes, holiday season travel is upon us. If you’re heading out by car, train, ship or airplane over the next few weeks, how do you assure that your holiday travel will unfold smoothly? Certainly, 2022 has provided some …
We’re excited about the July 2023 start-up of the new Explora Journeys. It’s a new luxury lifestyle brand that seeks to deliver “an ocean state of mind.” The goal is to connect guests with the sea, with themselves and …
From a new tour in Greece to major Belmond resort updates and several upscale cruise developments, here’s The Meandering Traveler’s look at the “Best Travel News, Tidbits and Developments for November 2022.” 1. Travel News: Perillo Tours Will Debut …
